"This has been simply amazing, and the whole Rovio team is thrilled to see such a fantastic reception for the game," said Rovio.

"We extend our deepest gratitude to all fans of Angry Birds everywhere. While numbers like this certainly say something about the popularity of Angry Birds, for us the main goal is to keep creating fun new experiences that everybody can enjoy!"

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Ahhhhhh, I am enlightened, thank you! Would be nice to know, then, how many of those 50 million downloads were free and how many were paid, but mainly I wouldn't mind knowing how Rovio monetises everything. They seem perfectly happy with merchandising opportunities.

It's not free. The Android version comes with ads, but the iOS one is £0.69p, with further in-app-purchases available. Stuck on a level? Buy a Mighty Eagle to clear it for you. Want more challenge? Buy the Expert levels. (Which were actually free on the slightly more expensive PC version.)